Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
When seeing a cloud approaching regarding which one fears that it could be a cloud of punishment, one should recite the following dua: اَللّٰهُمَّ إنَّا نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَ بِهِ O Allah! We seek Your protection from the evil that it was sent with. عن عائشة أن النبي …
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February, 2022
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21 February
The Four Intentions when Visiting the Ulama and Remaining in their Service
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When the general masses go to visit the Ulama (and deeni elders) with the hope of serving them, then (in order for them to acquire benefit,) they should make four intentions: 1. The first intention they should make is to …
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16 February
The Bravery of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in Uhud – Part Twenty-Nine
During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) displayed extreme courage and bravery in fighting the enemy. Thus, he was personally responsible for killing four of the leaders of the Quraish, among whom was Talhah bin Abi Talhah. After the battle, he handed his sword to his respected wife, …
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16 February
Love and Concern for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Eight
On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had no food to eat and was undergoing hunger. When Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was undergoing hunger, then his heart was immediately filled with worry and concern. Such was his love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that …
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14 February
Doing the Work of Da’wat and Tableegh with the Mashura of the Elders
Regarding how one should respond to those who raise objections against the effort of da’wat and tableegh, Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following advice to a person engaged in this noble effort: You must remain focused and engrossed in your work and must continue with …
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12 February
Making dua for rain – 6
At the time of seeking rain, one should engage in making abundant istighfaar. عن عطاء بن أبي مروان، عن أبيه، قال: خرجنا مع عمر بن الخطاب نستسقي، فما زاد على الاستغفار (مصنف ابن أبي شيبة، الرقم: 29486) Hazrat Abu Marwaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “We went out with Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu …
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9 February
The Arch Enemies of Islam – Haarith bin Qais Sahmi – Part Two
The people who were the most active in mocking and taunting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) were the following five; Aswad bin ‘Abd-e-Yaghooth, Waleed bin Mugheerah, Aswad bin ‘Abdil Muttalib, ‘Aas bin Waa’il and Haarith bin Qays. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was making tawaaf of the Baytullah when …
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9 February
The Arch Enemies of Islam – Haarith bin Qais Sahmi – Part One
Haarith bin Qais was also referred to as Haarith bin ‘Aytalah. ‘Aytalah was his mother’s name while his father’s name was Qais. He was also one of the people who would mock and taunt the Sahaabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He would often remark, “Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has …
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9 February
The Imaan and Tawakkul of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Seven
Hazrat Ya’laa bin Murrah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) mentions: On one occasion during the khilaafah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the companions of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said to one another, “Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is engaged in war and the enemy are nearby. We fear that a surprise attack may be …
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9 February
The Justice of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty-Six
‘Ali bin Rabee‘ah reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Ja’dah bin Hubairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! At times, two people come to you (with their dispute). One of the two is such that you are more beloved to him than even his …